In this episode of Subtext, Kendra and Rich dig into the history of former Of Mice and Men and Attack! Attack! frontman Austin Carlile. They discuss his history of leaving / getting kicked out of bands and the multitude of allegations levied against him. They also talk about how Alternative Press Magazine was in the midst of releasing an article covering the allegations and the mystery around the article never getting published. 

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REFERENCES:

Attack! Attack! [still] hate Austin Carlile (Under The Gun)

Of Mice & Men respond to Austin Carlile sexual assault allegations (Metal Hammer)

Austin Carlile is not who you all think he is. Wake up. (reddit)

Ex-frontman Austin Carlile of OM&M said to be a serial rapist (reddit)

Austin Carlile Accused of Rape + Sexual Assault by Multiple Women; Alternative Press Addresses Shelving Investigation (Loudwire)

Austin Carlile responds to sexual abuse allegations; read here. (wikiMetal)